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By Mr Charles Durrant
12.04.23
Plastic surgery

Breast augmentation: the procedure, risks and recovery

Breast augmentation describes a number of techniques used to enlarge the breasts. The main part of this treatment is the use of breast implants, although in some cases, it may be possible to use a patient’s own fat in a procedure. This is known as autologous fat transfer or fat grafting. Highly accomplished consultant plastic surgeon Mr Charles Durrant discusses breast augumentation, including what different types of implants are available and how long implants last.

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By Mr Shaheel Chummun
06.04.23
Plastic surgery

What is a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck is otherwise known as an abdominoplasty. It is where doctors remove the excess tissue that a patient may have on their tummy. Patients often choose to undergo a tummy tuck because they have lost weight and have some excess tissue around their tummy. Leading consultant plastic, reconstructive, cleft and aesthetic plastic surgeon Mr Shaheel Chummun explains a tummy tuck, including its purpose, side effects and the procedure.

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By Mr Naveen Cavale
31.03.23
Plastic surgery

Mastopexy / breast uplift: everything you need to know

Mastopexy/breast uplift is a surgical breast procedure performed to lift the breasts and to raise their positioning on the chest. The procedure raises women’s confidence, improving the apperance of breasts which are sagging or deflated. The breasts may have become this way due to pregnancy, ageing or perhaps volume loss, causing women to feel self conscious Many patients opt to undergo implants or fat transfer, alongside mastopexy because the breasts can appear smaller if a breast lift is performed alone. In some cases, it is better to perform a ‘reduction-augmentation’, such as in cases where a large amount of heavy breast tissue has sagged down. A reduction-augmentation’ is when a breast reduction is performed in order to remove the sagging tissue and implants are inserted to give fullness higher up on the chest.

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By Mr Jonathan Duncan
30.03.23
Plastic surgery

An expert guide: Tummy tuck procedures for post-weight loss patients

Revered consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon Mr Jonathan Duncan gives an expert guide to abdominoplasty procedures for patients who have undergone significant weight loss in this informative article.

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By Miss Jennifer O'Neill
29.03.23
Plastic surgery

Common skin lesions, their symptoms and treatment

There are several different skin lesions. They can be split into two groups: benign skin lesions and malignant skin cancers. Benign skin lesions are quite common. Usually, they are benign moles and are extremely common. Other skin lesions come as people get older such as seborrhoeic keratoses, which are warty, benign lesions that some people get.

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By Mr Aftab Siddiqui
14.03.23
Plastic surgery

Under-the-muscle and over-the-muscle breast implants: which are best?

In his latest article, renowned Manchester-based plastic surgeon Mr Aftab Siddiqui explains the difference between over the muscle and under the muscle breast implants. He offers his expert insight into both types of breast augmentation, explaining the pros and cons of both.

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By Mr Charles Durrant
08.03.23
Plastic surgery

Who is a good candidate for breast reduction surgery?

In this article here, Mr Charles Durrant, an esteemed consultant plastic surgeon, details what breast reduction surgery is exactly, and how it is most suitable for.

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By Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor
27.02.23
Plastic surgery

How common is male breast cancer?

In this article, highly experienced and qualified consultant breast oncologist, Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor, outlines how common male breast cancer is, and what the most common risk factors associated with the cancer are.

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By Dr John Skevofilax
20.02.23
Plastic surgery

How safe is the use of fat transfer in cosmetic procedures?

Here, distinguished consultant orthopaedic and plastic surgeon, Dr John Skevoflax, provides us with an all-you-need-to-know guide on all things fat transferring in cosmetic procedures.

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By Mr Giovanni Ferrando
09.02.23
Plastic surgery

Botox: is it reversible, and how long does it last?

In this article here, esteemed consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Mr Giovanni Ferrando, discusses Botox in detail, including how long results typically last for.

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